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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Balenciaga Arena Classic Mini City & Papier Tote

Joining in on the mini madness, Balenciaga has decided to miniaturize their iconic City bag! It is so cute and comes with a longer cross body strap! How adorable would it be to have this hanging off your hip! It measures at about 6.3"H x 9"W x 3.54"D and will be coming in the F/W 2012 colors black, Rose Thulian, Gris Tarmac, Cassis, Cumin, and Latte. Currently the bag is set to be released in Japan first and hopefully the rest of the world later! source tpf.

The Mini City will be launched in the US in September 2012 and will be $1235 in Classic Hardware only. It will come in the following colors, black, Gris Tarmac, Rose Thulian, Jacinthe, Bleute and Latte.

Comparison between City and Mini City

Cassis

Rose Thulian

Cumin

A modeling picture!

ETA: Balenciaga.com has received 3 colors for the Mini City, Black, Gris Tarmac, and Lagon!

More colors added:

Bleute

Cassis

Mangue

Gris Poivre

ETA: 11/16/12
The Mini City will come in G12 Hardware for the S/S 2013 colors! Here's a picture of the black G12 Mini City available at Balenciaga Cannes right now. Price is going to be 895 Euro and 748 Euro tax free.

Metallic Mini Classic City for 2013 season. source Cricket.

Balenciaga has also released a mini version of their Papier Tote which is super adorable in a gorgeous light pink. Browns Fashion has it available right now for £725.00 (~ $1121.94 USD)! It measures at 8.5" x 7.5" x 7" with a handle drop of 4". Similar to the Mini City and Celine Nano, it will come with a messenger strap. Definitely a must have for all those mini fans! Now available in red at Barneys for $1145!